Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on the current budget stand-off in Lansing?

 

Answer: Frank Lafata believes that the budget has to be done on-time. He believes tough choices have to be made. When a family is in a tough spot, sometimes they cut their Netflix bill. Sometimes they go to thrift stores. But sometimes they pick up OT to increase their take-home pay. All these options have to be on the table for families so why aren't they for Lansing?

 

As State Representative, Frank Lafata will buck the party system and fight for his district. He'll insist on looking at every tough solution in order to work for families in the 91st.

 

Pat Outman takes his marching orders from his party in Lansing and Washington DC. He stood by as the latest DC budget took an axe to local schools and hospitals. Pat Outman stood by as benefits for veterans were cut. He told his constituents that "the money was there" for all their prioroties, but now he's insisting on tax cuts for the rich while our hospitals are closed down.

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on farming and help for farmers?

 

Answer: Frank believes that family farms are in danger of becoming extinct. Family farms should be a viable way to raise your family, whether you harvest corn, dairy, or sunlight.

 

As a State Representative, Frank Lafata will direct the department of labor and economics to strengthen a program that keeps family farms in the family so new generations of farmers do not have to sell their family's legacy to survive.

 

Pat Outman forces family farms into tough positions by restricting what famers can do on their own property. Now that's Big Government. His own family has a family business in gravel and concrete and this family can keep their business, but Pat doesn't work hard to make sure farmers can keep their farms.

Question: Where does Frank Lafata stand on healthcare?

 

Answer: The health of our neighbors is important to Frank. The most recent budget bill from Washington DC threatens our local hospitals and doctors. Seniors will have to drive further for care and medication. Parents will have to take more time off work if their children need medical care. And all of us will be paying more.

 

As a State Representative, Frank Lafata will make sure that the scarce dollars of our state budget get stretched to cover as many families as possible. 

 

Pat Outman wants to take that money that should be for schools and give it back to business owners and corporations. Regular people struggle to maintain their health appointments and Pat Outman will make it harder for people to stay healthy.